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Alarm Relay System (PPS)

Plain-language definition

Transmission of alarm messages between the site and the receiving center (alarm receiving center).

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PPS is the "communication bridge" between on-site technology (PZTS/EPS/ACS) and the monitoring centre. Without reliable transmission, monitoring is only theory.

What is being looked at in practice

  • Dohled nad linkou: communication failure detection.
  • Redundance: primary and backup transmission (e.g. IP + GSM/LTE).
  • Message prioritization: fire/attack has a different weight than failure.

PPS is typically dealt with in connection with an external reception center, responsible persons and agreed reaction times.